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Minn. session '13: What got done, what didn't

Minnesota state lawmakers promised when the legislative session began that their top priority was setting a new state budget. To that end, they produced a $38.3 billion two-year spending plan that hikes taxes on top income earners and on cigarettes, and distributes hefty spending increases to public schools, freezes tuition at state colleges and steers new money to job-creation programs.

New Minn. taxes to get more scrutiny next year

Top Minnesota lawmakers purposely delayed the start of a new sales tax on warehousing services until next April in case they need to revise or undo it before then.

Minn. day care provider charged in baby's death

A day care provider in Dakota County is charged with manslaughter in the death of a 3-month-old boy who died in her care last July.

Groundbreaking set for new St. Croix bridge

Minnesota and Wisconsin transportation officials have scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for the new St. Croix bridge project connecting the two states.

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